Polkton, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Stanly County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
2,759
Population
905/sq mi density
$45,625
Median Income
$12,734 per capita
$134,100
Home Value
$196,468 Zillow
$936
Median Rent
27.8% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$45,625 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,100 home value, $936/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Polkton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.7°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 274 ft (84 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 905/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0030°N, 80.1963°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Stanly County County |
| Nearest Airport | Concord-Padgett Regional (USA) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6 in |
Polkton has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (3.2").